ARDRAK-SHUNTI-GINGER. Latin name-Zinziber officinale family-Scitamineae Habitat-cultivated almost throught India Flowering and fruiting during july-september Part used-Rhizome USES External- local application in swollen joints, Rheumatoid arthritis Internal- stimulates nerves, relieves pain Appetizer-ginger along with salt before meals Digestive, Antispasmodic, Anti inflamatory Antiasthamatic, Pharyngitis-chewing ginger Fever-ginger juice usefull after delivery Rhinitis-ardrak with milk CONTRAINDICATION- anaemia, bleeding disorder ulcer summer season in gastritis having sensitive stomach